Chapter 666 Mother
Facing a demigod, since there is no way to escape or resist, all you can do is smile.
Angel saw this expression of self-destruction on Sylvia's face. She didn't bring up the topic of "niece," even though it meant that Backlund belonged to Baron Langdon's various assets, which were worth tens of thousands of pounds. Instead, she chuckled and asked with a hint of sarcasm:
"I didn't expect you really didn't want to be a baroness anymore. Is it because there are no more nobles in Intis?"
"In fact, my current husband's ancestor was a viscount. After the Soran family was ousted by Emperor Caesar, although he lost his title, he still inherited a large amount of land and assets. Unfortunately, they have been squandered in this generation."
Sylvia ignored Angel's ridicule and maintained an elegant smile towards the demigod, pointing to a portrait hanging on the bedroom wall. In the portrait, she was wearing a figure-hugging red dress and snuggling with a tall and straight red-haired man whose face showed fatigue that was hard to hide.
The portrait was very new, drawn only a few months ago at most. It seemed that Sylvia had quickly chosen such a target after arriving in Trier... Angel glanced at the "wedding photo" and suddenly found that the red-haired man from the Soren family looked familiar.
To be more precise, he looked a lot like a Soren I knew, Elaine Soren… Of course, being from the same Soren family, they might have some similarities, but considering his declining family fortunes, his lust for beauty, and even his declining health, he couldn't be the father Elaine had mentioned, the one who was so heavily in debt that she had to go out to sea to earn money to pay off her debts while he stayed in Trier and lived a life of luxury…
This guess suddenly popped up in Angel's mind, and then he used divination to confirm it.
What a coincidence! My old boss from the "Witch Cult" has become the stepmother of my new subordinate in Bayam. If Elaine knew that she was working hard to make money to pay off her debts, but now there's a witch in her family, would she rush back to Trier with a whole crew? She's already a "conspirator" now, and with a few minions, she shouldn't have any trouble dealing with a Witch of Pleasure...
A bunch of strange thoughts popped up in his head. Angel smiled to hide it, avoided the topic, and continued to ask:
"So, what is the Witch Cult planning in Trier? You've been targeted by official Beyonders since you arrived here, yet you still dare to show up in public? Are you planning something big like you did in Backlund?"
Compared to her time in Backlund, Sylvia's hairstyle and makeup have changed to some extent. However, Angel, who has seen her in both periods, can still easily recognize this "joyful" witch. If Intis's intelligence department "Eighth Bureau", as well as "Machine Heart" and "Purifier" are willing to investigate, they will definitely be able to find her.
Is she willing to stay in Trier despite taking such a risk?
"Compared to Backlund, this is my 'home,'" the witch who had fled from Loen to Intis said with a smile on her face, but her expression was somewhat melancholic, and a hint of sadness flashed in her gray eyes. "Besides, I don't want to be involved in Backlund's affairs anymore..."
"Because 'Lady Despair' Panatia truly died early this morning."
Panatia, the culprit behind the "Backlund Great Smog"? Didn't she die long ago at the hands of that angel from the Goddess Church?
Hearing Severia's answer with an inexplicable tone, Angel was stunned at first, and then grasped the key from her words:
"Really dead? I remember telling you at the end of December last year that she had died in the smog."
"Heh, she wasn't truly dead then. She simply disappeared to a location that even divination couldn't confirm. I'm sure you didn't know about this at the time, which also means her disappearance had no direct connection with you..."
Sylvia's eyes showed a hint of cunning, and she continued under Angel's calm gaze:
"After that, the Witch Cult tried to retrieve the Witch of Despair, who had made many contributions to Backlund, but to no avail... Today, her last connection with the real world has been completely severed."
According to Severia, her communication with the "Witch Cult" seemed to be very timely, so she received the news on the day Panatia "really died". Was it because of some special means of communication?
Angel didn't care how the Witch Cult learned about Panatia's death. After all, the world of mysticism had too many magical ways of communication. But she was more concerned about the other meaning hidden in Severia's words.
Is she warning me that she has the support of the "Witch Cult" behind her?
Angel clenched his left hand, which was hidden under his hood. He did not feel worried, but had a feeling that he had guessed it right.
Before arriving at Severia's new home this time, she had used the "Bestowal" ritual to retrieve the "Parasite" gloves that had been deposited with Mr. Fool, and also brought with her another demigod-level magical item, the "Wings of Death."
In addition, since he can summon Renette Tinicole at any time, Angel is confident that he can fight against the "Black Saint" Clarisse who may ambush him, and at least escape unscathed. Moreover, compared to himself, the "Witch Sect" is more reluctant to attract the attention of official extraordinary people, and may not necessarily use force.
Of course, Angel was reluctant to provoke a Sequence 3 Beyonder, especially a high-ranking witch on the same path as herself. During her adventure on the nameless island with Klein and Alger, she realized that the "Immortal" witch likely possessed some ability to "petrify" people. In a sneak attack, she undoubtedly possessed a more terrifying lethality than black flames and silk threads.
In that case, I'll just try to get some information. I don't have any plans to kill her this time anyway... Thinking of this, Angel changed the subject:
"Are you familiar with Trier's 'Man in the Mirror' problem?"
"I'm actually curious why you only found out about this now," Sylvia sneered, making Angel suspect she had once taken a dose of the Hunter potion. "Every witch in Trier knows to stay away from underground pollution and be wary of people who look like them."
I'm not a witch from Trier, at best I'm a "witch from Tingen"... Angel muttered to himself, then became curious about the "witch sect's" clear understanding of the "man in the mirror":
"Since they know the dangers beneath Trier, why does the Witch Cult still maintain a presence there? Isn't the 'Black Saint' Clarisse worried that she might one day be replaced by her 'Mirror Person'?"
Hearing the name of this witch sect saint, Severia raised her beautifully curved eyebrows and asked:
"Do you know the 'Black Witch'?"
Black Witch?
Angel also raised an eyebrow, realizing that this should be another way to call Clarisse.
The term "saint" is more appropriate for the witch sect, but why doesn't "White Saint" Katarina use this title... She thought for a moment, nodded, and said:
"Katerina and I have some level of collaboration."
This not only explains why she knew about Clarisse's existence, but also intimidates the forces behind Severia, making them worry about whether the "White Saint" would betray them and not dare to act rashly.
"I see. Then, perhaps we can reach a certain understanding regarding the 'Man in the Mirror'..."
There was a hint of inquiry in Sylvia's gray eyes as she spoke slowly.
Is she referring to my identity as an "official Beyonder"? Unfortunately, I represent the Nighthawks, and they have no ability to act in Intis or Trier. Even their informants have been replaced by the Man in the Mirror... Angel chuckled secretly, but his expression remained calm as he replied meaningfully:
"They've already started. Also, I came to you to inquire about the contamination inside 13 Market Avenue."
She did not specify which area of Trier it was, intending to test whether Severia had some knowledge of it.
Sure enough, the latter immediately asked back:
"Are the official Beyonders finally planning to address the pollution there?"
“It’s just some preliminary work. It depends on the extent of the pollution.”
Angel disguised himself as a messenger for the "official Beyonder" and spoke vaguely.
"Then I hope you can get there as soon as possible. The pollution there seems to be very important to the Mirror People. It can also harm Beyonders from other paths, and even ordinary people. It has an even more bizarre effect on Witches and Hunters. Some people who enter that building come out as... someone else. That's why the Witch Cult forbids members from approaching that place."
Does the other person mean being directly replaced by the "person in the mirror"? No, that wouldn't require emphasis. Could it be some deeper change?
Angel pondered and wanted to ask further, but when he saw that the wall clock had already passed a full ten minutes, he felt a little uneasy. He stopped talking and turned around, walked to the full-length mirror where she appeared, stepped directly into the world in the mirror, and disappeared from Sylvia's sight.
The latter always maintained a confident smile, watched Angel leave, and stood by the window without moving.
A moment later, the full-length mirror turned dark again, ripples surged inside, and a pair of slender arms wrapped in intricately designed sleeves stretched out, followed by a graceful body in a court dress. The black-haired, gray-eyed woman that Angel had seen in the "Red House Cafe" walked out slowly, looking at Sylvia with a twinkling gaze.
"She left so soon? Did she receive some kind of warning?"
"It seems not. Maybe she already knew that you would be watching this place, so she asked a few questions and left."
Sylvia bowed slightly and replied.
"Really?... Have you said everything you need to say?"
"Black Witch" Clarisse did not blame Sylvia, but asked with a smile.
"Yes, she knew about the 'Man in the Mirror' issue. I revealed the problems with that building."
"This should bring about some changes..."
Clarisse murmured, looking at the full-length mirror, and continued after a moment:
"You should also prepare to be promoted to 'Pain'."
"Yes... Mother."
Sylvia's expression changed slightly, and she answered respectfully.
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